ADSAB Quality Assurance Program Tool – GOALS
Children’s Services is committed to supporting childcare and early years professionals through a continuous journey of reflection, collaboration and growth.
We recently updated the district’s Quality Assurance program tool. The new tool, GOALS, is a strength-based framework designed to initiate discussions and meaningful dialogue. The tool offers opportunities to engage in purposeful conversations and set informed goals that align with Ontario’s pedagogical documents.
Link to the GOALS Quality Tool (PDF)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-does-learning-happen-ontarios-pedagogy-early-years
Become an (RECE)
Are you looking to start your career as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), or expand your knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education? There are many options to help get you started and to assist you in your educational journey moving forward.
- https://beginhere.ca/
- https://ecegrants.on.ca/
- https://www.saultcollege.ca/programs/community-services/early-childhood-education
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/become-registered-early-childhood-educator
Professional Learning
Early years professionals must incorporate some of the following Ministry of Education identified priority areas into their professional learning strategies:
- Early years and childcare pedagogical practices aligned with How Does Learning Happen?
- Mental health and resilience training for staff
- Anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion practices
- Incorporating indigenous perspectives and pedagogies
- Supporting children with special needs through inclusive approaches
- Equity-based—Communities of Practices (Francophone and Indigenous communities)